sheriff

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As a man with a booming voice who gave his name only as Sheriff slammed down a piece to the groans of other players, artillery crackled in the distance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

County Sheriff Robert Luna, who added that he could not guarantee immigration sweeps would not take place.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

They had been gathering here their whole lives, Sheriff said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Nicholson - who remains under investigation for trafficking - was given the order by Dumfries Sheriff Court to prevent him moving vessels without providing crew details.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Selma’s mayor had ordered Sheriff Clark to avoid violent confrontations.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman